Practicing what I preach has earned me the title of “Health Nut”. More often than not (thankfully), this label has come my way from people who believe they mean well…and typically admit that they are envious and wish they shared my level of commitment. Let me tell you how this started for me. The following insight about myself is from the book, Butternut to Bioinic (pg.9):
“My interest in health was driven early on from seeing relatives experience pain, disability, and disease from preventable conditions. My “aha” moment came at age 18 when I moved away from my parents’ smoke-filled home and cured my childhood asthma. I realized that health isn’t some elusive goal to chase; health is our natural state of being to nurture and maintain.” -Tiffany Anderson, Author
That ‘aha’ moment guided and inspired me. When I am working with a Health Coaching client, goal setting and making an action plan leads me towards understanding what might motivate them. On my client intake form, one question asks to create a vision of their goal.
Our vision is how we see the big picture, our ultimate plan which will always serve to motivate us. Visions motivate us because they are our ultimate desires or inner picture of how we would really like to see our lives play out. If you don't start with a vision it will become hard to stay motivated to overcome setbacks and obstacles as you start to make lifestyle changes.
When creating your vision, it is important to think of internal reasons you want to achieve your goals opposed to external reasons. Internal reasons are things that are life changing such as improved health, becoming more active with your family, or accomplishing a long term goal such as running a marathon. These are reasons that will keep you motivated. To overcome the day to day obstacles your vision must be greater than your challenges.
Today is Day Two of my Nourish and Self-Care Challenge*: For those who are participating along with me, I invite you to read your goal aloud and revisit it as a vision. Ask yourself, what do you envision happening or achieving or obtaining by reaching your goal?
Find your motivation to succeed and become health inspired.
New to the challenge? Join in and follow along, get the FREE printable here.
Be Well! ~Tiffany Anderson, LMT, RMT, BS, CHES
*Find details about the 10-day Nourish and Self-Care Challenge in my February 2020 Newsletter